Ukraine accuses IPC of ‘systemic pressure’ and pro-Russian bias at Winter Paralympics

2026-03-11 - 14:23

Ukrainian team claim athletes have been mistreated Alleges they were forced to remove flag from team HQ Team Ukraine have launched a stinging attack on the International Paralympic Committee and Winter Paralympics organisers, claiming they have been under “systemic pressure” to reduce their presence at the Games. The Ukraine National Paralympic Committee has made four specific allegations against the IPC and the Milano Cortina OCOG, alleging mistreatment of their athletes and a “systematic” attempt to remove flags from the team base and spectators. Continue reading...